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Michigan Air National Guard Joins Forces for International Airshow

12:00 AM9/21/2012
U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Donald H. Gips met with a Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker crew to learn about their aircraft, iin Pretoria, South Africa, September 19, 2012.
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U.S. Supports Development of Peacekeeping Capacity in Africa

12:00 AM9/21/2012
The United States is committed to helping African countries develop effective peacekeeping capability.
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Changing Lives Through Music

12:00 AM9/20/2012
Music filled the air and children danced as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe rock band, Touch 'n Go, performed a concert for students and instructors of the De Beers PPC Cullinan Field Band in Cullinan, South Africa, September 18, 2012.
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Africa Center, AFRICOM: Empowering Women to be Agents of Peace

12:00 AM9/20/2012
A meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and 18 African military and security professionals was among the highlights of a three-day international workshop discussing the role of women in African armed forces co-hosted September
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New Defence Reference Laboratory Commissioned in Nigeria

12:00 AM9/19/2012
The government of Nigeria commissioned a new Defence Reference Laboratory (DRL) that was built in partnership with the Department of Defense Walter Reed Program-Nigeria. "The DRL is a critical piece for healthcare, enabling world-class
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U.S. Says "Small Minority" Behind Mideast Protests

12:00 AM9/18/2012
Pending the final results of an investigation, the Obama administration believes the attack that killed four American diplomats in Libya on September 11, 2012, grew out of a spontaneous protest in Benghazi that a handful of well-armed extremists
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COMMENTARY: The gift of giving during CFC-O

12:00 AM9/17/2012
I enjoy serving as a volunteer and giving to organizations I feel passionate about. As a Reservist, I am not usually exposed to the Combined Federal Campaign - Overseas, but this year I will have an opportunity to contribute where it will count.
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Dempsey: U.S. Must Remain Engaged with Muslim World

12:00 AM9/17/2012
The recent anti-American demonstrations that have occurred in many Muslim countries "demands for us to be more engaged, not less engaged," the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today during an aircraft flight from Sibiu, Romania, to
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Clinton Condemns Anti-Islam Film, Subsequent Violence

12:00 AM9/14/2012
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton condemned an anti-Islam film that has spurred protests across the Middle East, saying, "this video is disgusting and reprehensible." (See  Read more
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Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes Shares Parting Thoughts at AFRICOM

12:00 AM9/14/2012
In his last days as U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador J. Anthony Holmes shared some of the highlights and challenges of his past three years, focusing particularly on the interagency aspect of the command and the importance of
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Sailors and Marines Wrap Up APS Visit in Benin

12:00 AM9/14/2012
High-Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) departed Cotonou, Benin, following a four-day visit in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS), September 14, 2012. During the visit, Navy and civilian medical personnel from the non-governmental organization
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Ham: National Guard Essential to Africa Command

12:00 AM9/13/2012
The National Guard is essential to U.S. Africa Command, the combatant commander said in Reno, Nevada Monday, September 10, 2012. "We in Africa Command rely on members of the Army and Air National Guard every day to accomplish our mission," Army
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Panetta Strongly Condemns Benghazi Attack

12:00 AM9/13/2012
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta condemned yesterday's attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi in the "strongest possible terms," a senior government official said today.
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Official Details Benghazi Attack, Vows to Support Libya

12:00 AM9/13/2012
A senior government official revealed details of the deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, September 11, 2012, that killed four State Department officials and wounded three others.
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Statement by Secretary Clinton on the Attack in Benghazi

12:00 AM9/12/2012
I condemn in the strongest terms the attack on our mission in Benghazi today. As we work to secure our personnel and facilities, we have confirmed that one of our State Department officers was killed. We are heartbroken by this terrible loss. Our
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Statement by the President on the Attack in Benghazi

12:00 AM9/12/2012
I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Right now, the American people have the families of those we lost in our thoughts and
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Statement on the Death of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya

12:00 AM9/12/2012
Following is a press statement by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on the death of American personnel in Benghazi, Libya.
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Eastern Accord 2012 Exercise Kicks Off

12:00 AM9/10/2012
Members from the Missouri Army National Guard's 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, based in Kansas City, and representatives from seven East African countries begin U.S. Army Africa sponsored Eastern Accord 2012 Counter Violent Extremism
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16 African Nations, AFRICOM Gather for Africa's Largest Pandemic Response Planning Conference

12:00 AM9/6/2012
Representatives from 16 African nations and the United States, including senior government officials, public health professionals, and military officers, came together August 27-31, 2012, at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre
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DOD Seminar Examines Violent Extremism

12:00 AM9/6/2012
Professionals from 61 countries have gathered at one of the Department of Defense's regional centers here to share ideas about countering violent extremism across the globe. With attendees from four combatant commands, the Senior Executive
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